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EMU coach Ron English is now 0-13 with the Eagles after their loss to the Black Knights on Saturday.

English, expensive waste of tuition

By Al Willman · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Ron English needs to go. In four years coaching the Eastern Michigan University football team, he has managed to lead his team to a record of 10-38. Breaking down the wins by year will give you an even bigger perspective on exactly how bad this is.

Football’s Alex Gillett finishes last season at EMU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Alex Gillett is wrapping up his tenure as a leader on the Eastern Michigan University football team. With the support of his close-knit family and his life-long passion for the game of football, the senior has just finished his last game as a student-athlete at EMU.

Eagles lose to NIU, finish with 2-10 record

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

A cold day at Rynearson Stadium turned even colder for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles when they fell to Mid-American Conference powerhouse Northern Illinois University Huskies 49-7 in the regular season finale.

Eagles football earns second win at WMU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles (2-9 overall, 1-6 Mid-American Conference) get to keep the Michigan MAC football trophy after a 29-23 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos (4-8 overall, 2-6 MAC) Saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich.

NFL fans remain unsure about who will make playoffs

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The NFL is more than halfway through the season. Some teams’ fans are making plans for the playoffs, while others are already taking a look at college football to see who their team can potentially select in the NFL draft.

Football team anticipates MAC trophy again

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

After a tough loss to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, the Eastern Michigan University football team, 1-9 overall and 0-6 Mid-American Conference, will head over to Kalamazoo Nov. 17 to face their in-state rival the Western Michigan University Broncos, 4-7 overall and 2-5 MAC.

Football team loses to Chippewas 34-31

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

So close. The Eastern Michigan University football team had victory escape them again in the second half of their 34-31 home loss to their Mid-American Conference rival the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Eagles are now 1-9 (0-6 MAC) on the season while CMU is 4-6 (2-4 MAC).

Bronson Hill on and off the football field

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Grand Rapids, Mich. native and Eastern Michigan University sophomore Bronson Hill, number 30 on EMU’s football team, turned heads with his breakout performance against the Toledo Rockets.

EMU football team prepares for a big win against CMU

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The time has finally come. It’s rivalry week in Ypsilanti as the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-6 overall, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) come to town to take on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-8 overall, 0-5 MAC), who are the reigning Michigan MAC football champions after beating CMU and Western Michigan University last season.

Football loses to Ohio Bobcats, preps for CMU Saturday

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

After a tough 45-14 loss to the Ohio Bobcats (8-1 overall, 4-1 Mid-American Conference), the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-8 overall, 0-5 MAC) have yet to beat an in-conference opponent.

EMU football to face Ohio Bobcats Thursday night

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

After their offense hit a speed bump at Bowling Green State University, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles football team (1-7 overall, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) has a Thursday, Nov. 1 game in Athens, Ohio against the Ohio Bobcats (7-1 overall, 3-1 MAC).

Football player Hoskins studies to become lawyer

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Garrett Hoskins, one of the tight ends for the Eastern Michigan University football team, is a native of Grand Rapids.

Batch works to cut dropouts

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

In an attempt to cut high school dropout rates in half before 2018, former Eastern Michigan University quarterback Charlie Batch, who now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, teamed up with the United Way’s Team NFL. Batch has been the Team NFL representative for the Steelers since 2006 and is committed to educational opportunities.

The NFL could do more to fight breast cancer

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

In the National Football League, players and coaches dedicate the month of October to breast cancer awareness.

Shelter teams up with EMU football

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

During the upcoming Nov. 10 football game against Central Michigan University, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is teaming up with Eastern Michigan University’s football team in a text-to-donate program, which will allow free entry into the game. By texting “HOME” to 20222 (messaging and data rates may apply), you will donate $10 to the Shelter Association, a program dedicated to ending homelessness in the county.

Eagles offense offensively bad at BGSU

By Alex Alvarado · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team (1-7 overall, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) came up short against the Bowling Green State University Falcons (6-3, 4-1 MAC) with a final score of 24-3.

Eagles hit the road to face Bowling Green

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

After a 48-38 win over the Army Black Knights, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-6, 0-3 Mid-American Conference) will be on the road for their next two games.

Eagles subdue prey and capture victory

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

A victory at last! After seven weeks of the regular season, the Eastern Michigan University football team defeated the Army Black Knights 48-38 for their first win of the 2012 campaign.

Eagles look for first win

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

After six games, the Eastern Michigan University football team is still looking to earn their first win of the season.

Eagles football loses to UT, Hill impresses in first start

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Bronson Hill had a memorable game to remember Oct. 13 when he ran for 283 yards and four touchdowns in his first career start for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the Eagles, as the Toledo Rockets came away with a 52-47 shootout victory at Rynearson Stadium.